With each edition, Milan Design Week continues to solidify its status as the global capital of design. This year’s event, including the renowned Salone de Mobile and the expansive Fuorisalone, featured over 1,200 exhibitions that explore the intersections of design, art, fashion and technology. The collaboration among thousands of creatives generated a vibrant exchange of creativity and inspiration like no other. 

Halcyon Lake was thrilled to reconnect with friends, artisans and makers at this remarkable event, including our esteemed brands JOV, Edelgrund, Mariantonia Urru, and Ames. As we reflect back on their presentations, we are eagerly anticipating the arrival of the new creations they showcased in Milan.

JOV

The Belgian company, celebrated for its craftsmanship and innovative design, proudly presented its latest collection: Prismatic Cascade.

Focusing on gradients, bold 3D effects and high-low textures, the Prismatic Cascade collection is a captivating interplay of visual contrasts. Blending different techniques and materials such as New Zealand wool, Belgium linen and Lyocell, each design plays on the reflection of light, colour and the tactile nature of rugs. The new collection is offered in six designs: Daydream, Spectrum, Vivid, Glimmer, and Summit Hues I & II.

Since its founding in 2001, JOV has been synonymous with impeccable quality, timeless elegance, and unparalleled craftsmanship. With the Prismatic Cascade collection, JOV continues to set the standard for luxury carpet design.

This year, JOV also partnered with Vancouver-based lighting studio Bocci in a space known as the Bocci Apartment. Together, they curated an apartment to challenge traditional rug usage featuring a counter fully upholstered in 100% New Zealand wool, and walls adorned with the deep green Class rug. After Milan Design Week, the apartment showroom will remain open to the public by appointment, offering ongoing programming, events, and collaboration.

Edelgrund

Nestled within the Convento Sant’Angelo, Edelgrund celebrated its Persian heritage with the Chador exhibition, curated by the renowned furniture designer Bodo Sperlein.

Inspired by the traditional “Siah Chador” tents of Iran’s Bakhtiari tribe, the exhibition highlighted the craftsmanship and beauty of this ancient technique. The “Siah Chador”, meaning ‘’Black tent’’ in Farsi is traditionally made from black goat hair and symbolises resilience and cultural heritage. Despite modern changes, their significance remains deeply embedded in Persian culture, with artisans reviving this art.

The exhibition featured vibrant wool threads woven using a unique weaving technique that allows for diverse colour combinations and artistic expressions. The flowing forms of the installation symbolised the nomadic spirit of Persian tribes.

“Through this immersive installation, visitors are encouraged to embark on a journey through Persian storytelling, where every thread tells a tale of craftsmanship, culture, and creativity.”

– Maryam Ebrahimi, founder and Creative Director of Edelgrund.

Mariantonnia Urru

At Salone Del Mobile, Mariantonia Urru showcased their jacquard fabric collections, accompanied by a selection of rugs that highlighted the intricate beauty of their weaves in neutral tones. A standout from the presentation was the ‘Spirit Tapestry,’ a collaboration with Anna Galtarossa, featuring three large wall installations crafted like paintings, with thread serving as both canvas and colour.

Mariantonia Urru also introduced the new DOMU rug collection, a celebration of timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Each rug is meticulously hand-woven from undyed, natural wool in shades ranging from off-white to deep brown. Combining five basic weaving techniques, the collection reflects Mariantonia Urru’s “back to basics” philosophy, focusing on natural beauty and simplicity.

Ames

Drawing inspiration from a region in the Colombian Andes that gave the collection its namesake, Ames unveiled Paipa, a new rug collection in collaboration with acclaimed designer Sebastian Herkner. Crafted using the traditional warp and weft technique indigenous to the land, skilled artisans weave virgin wool into an organic design that highlights the natural qualities of the yarn. The four designs, in shades of sand, earth, and stone, seamlessly blend Colombian tradition with contemporary style.

Also debuting at Salone was the Tatacoa collection. Inspired by the unique landscapes of Colombia’s Tatacoa Desert, Belgian designer Charlotte Lancelot has created rugs that capture the desert’s vibrant reds and intricate rock formations. Known for her work with optical illusions and abstract designs, Lancelot’s creation is handmade from fique fibres, intricately woven by artisans near Bogotá, with each piece taking up to 15 days to complete.

Milan Design Week was an inspiring experience, filled with fresh ideas and the chance to strengthen our connections with key partners. Now that the event has wrapped up, we’re thrilled to introduce these new collections to our portfolio. These pieces highlight current trends in innovation and craftsmanship, and we’re looking forward to seeing how they will fit into upcoming projects.